Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood chief, 6 members sentenced to death
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An Egyptian court sentenced to death the Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and other senior officials over a case that goes back to 2013.
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Muslim Brotherhood spiritual leader Mohammed Badie is greeted by other group members at the defendants cage in a makeshift courtroom at the Torah prison, southern Cairo, Egypt, July 21, 2015 (AP)
An Egyptian court on Monday sentenced the Supreme Guide of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, Mohammad Badie, and six other defendants to death in the case of the "Platform Indicents", or Case No. 72 of 2021.
The court sentenced 37 defendants to life in prison, six defendants to 15 years in prison, and six defendants to 10 years in prison. Another 21 defendants were acquitted.
The defendants sentenced to death include Amr Zaki, Essam Abdel Majed, Mahmoud Ezzat, Mohammad Abdel Maqsoud, Mohammad al-Beltagy, Mohammad Badie, Osama Yassin, and Safwat Hegazy.
The legal proceedings were initiated by the Public Prosecution, which accused the defendants of various crimes, including joining a group established in violation of the law and engaging in acts of crowding, violence, and murder.
The charges further included attempts to harm law enforcement officers on al Nasr Road, with allegations of preparing firearms for this purpose.
The Public Prosecution's decision to refer the defendants to court was prompted by their involvement in the reported crimes. The accusations specified their participation in the establishment of an illegal group, as well as orchestrating violent acts resulting in casualties, including attempts to harm police officers along al-Nasr Road.
Throughout the trial, Egypt's Public Prosecution Office presented an official report from the Public Transport Authority, shedding light on the damages incurred at locations where acts of violence transpired, notably stations on al-Nasr Street.
The severity of the charges was underscored by Article 12 of the Anti-Terrorism Law, which outlines the penalties for establishing or managing a terrorist group. The law dictates that individuals found guilty of such offenses face the possibility of death or life imprisonment.
